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Chittaranjan College

Estd : 1967. Undergraduate college in Kolkata.
Affiliated to University of Calcutta

  • 8A, Beniatola Lane,
    Kolkata-700009, West Bengal

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  • Institutional Distinctiveness – Chittaranjan College


    Institutional Distinctiveness

    Institutional Distinctiveness

    Offering Best Possible Education towards Holistic Development amidst Space Crunch and Limited Resources

    Education is a life-long process. It is a key to holistic development of an individual. Chittaranjan College emphasises on all-round development of students through manifold activities. In this journey of education students are made aware of their rights, duties and capabilities as an individual and a citizen of the country. Named after the great son of IndiaChittaranjan Das, the college always tries to help the students to manifest their best abilities and become socially responsible individuals.
    To implement this vision this college offers a healthy teaching learning environment where students not only participate in curriculum actively but also take part in various extra-curricular activities. To help students to manifest their full potential the college offers students different fields of self-expression.
    Although the college has space crunch, it never compromises quality education for students. To make the classroom learning more participatory and effective faculties use LCD projectors and laptops. To develop skill in language and computer application the college has organized certificate courses by the different Departments. Students have achieved academic excellence in the University examination and pursue their post-graduation in different subjects.
    Apart from intellectual development through classroom teaching-learning, a great emphasis is given on physical, social, emotional development of the students. Games and sports, blood donation camp, dengue awareness programme, environmental awareness programmes, yoga and meditation session are some of the endeavours to promote values, morality and dutifulness among the students.
    In addition to the student centric teaching learning method, the institution organizes several certificate courses on basic computer, literary ideas, business communication, sensitization towards inclusivity, ancient temple in India and its role in the society and teaching skill training as well. These courses help in developing self-reliance and job readiness among the students.
    Every year a good number of students migrate from different states, different socio-economic background and enrol themselves in this college. As Chittaranjan College strives for a better society and inclusiveness, sincere efforts are made to sustain these students and encourage them to complete their courses.
    Every year partial or full concessions are sponsored by the college for students from economically weaker sections. Besides this, the nodal officers of scholarship schemes guide students to enable them to avail the scholarships like Aikyashree, OASIS, Kanyashree and SVMCM. This effort has proved to be beneficial in reducing drop outs, especially among female students. Besides problem oriented or job-oriented counselling services, regular counselling sessions are conducted by faculty members for providing mental support to students.
    All faculties along with the office staff and administration of this institute are approachable and accessible, which makes the student-teacher-institution bond stronger and healthier.
    For maintaining a healthy learning environment, the college has framed viable strategic goals for gender sensitization and formation of the Nature Club. A good number of environmental awareness programmes are carried out in and outside of the college under the supervision of the Nature Club.
    Chittaranjan College aims at performing its duty to society by engaging students in various social awareness programmes and campaigns like Dengue Awareness campaign, Ban Plastic Campaign, Health and Hygiene Awareness Campaign. Several awareness campaigns, rallies are organized on diverse issues related to social accountability, empathy and co-existence. These core values are the stepping stone towards nation building.
    Students of this institution are always encouraged to take active part in observance of several commemorative days like National Youth Day, International Mother Language Day, Hindi Diwas, Rabindra Jayanti, and Independence Day. These programmes not only help them to celebrate their culture, heritage but also tend to foster sense of unity and harmony. This is beneficial in fostering empathy among the students as well.
    The college authority, ICC along with other disciplinary committees exercises strict vigilance on the safety and security of students, especially girl students of this institution. For ensuring this, the college is under the surveillance of CCTV cameras throughout the campus.
    The Women’s Cell of this college organizes awareness programmes throughout the year visualizing women empowerment and women self- support. Gender Sensitization programme has also taken place to educate the students about the social construction of gender and breaking the gender stereotype roles among them.
    Thus, Chittaranjan College strives for creative a learning environment conducive to the holistic development of students so that present students become responsible and productive social citizens tomorrow